'Got English?' sign found on elementary school campus in San Rafael

An offensive sign, hung at a San Rafael elementary school, is getting a vigorous response from the district superintendent. 

San Rafael home seriously damaged in afternoon fire

Firefighters were called about 2:40 p.m. Sunday to 775 Estancia Way, where fire destroyed the master bedroom of the house and damaged the attic. The rest of the house suffered major smoke damage, said acting Chief Robert Sinnott

Young student at San Rafael school dies in accident on playground

A 7-year-old boy is dead following what appears to be a schoolyard accident. Now a school is mourning and police in San Rafael are investigating.

Bay Area Guide Dogs star in new Disney+ docuseries

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a San Rafael nonprofit organization that breeds, trains, and partners guide dogs with people who need them.

Sex offender arrested for inappropriately touching students

A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday after sexually assaulting two students on a high school campus in San Rafael.

Drug detection K-9, comfort dog joining San Rafael police department

The 20-month-old Shepinois K-9 Jesko and Blue, a 2-1/2-year old Labrador Golden Retriever mix and retired Guide Dog for the Blind will be welcomed to the Police Department at the City Council meeting Monday. 

San Rafael mayor keeping flags at half-staff until there?s gun control action
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The mayor of San Rafael says city flags will remain at half staff, until there's action on gun reform. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports Mayor Gary Phillips says a few days after the shootings, flags elsewhere went back to normal.

San Rafael Yacht Harbor tenants upset homeless people are using their showers
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In the North Bay, a surge of homeless people are attracted to an unlikely spot--the San Rafael Yacht Harbor. They're apparently using the showers that are supposed to be for tenants only. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Flavored tobacco ban considered in San Rafael
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San Rafael is trying to determine the best way to keep tobacco products out of the hands of kids. The City Council met late night Monday to decide if they should restrict sales of flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

San Rafael: Mother of 2 dies from overdose of synthetic opioid
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A mother of two children in the North Bay died last weekend after snorting a synthetic opioid she thought was cocaine. Police in San Rafael are now issuing a warning about the drug known as "pinky." KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Honoring survivors vigil in San Rafael
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It's an annual campaign across the country to prevent the abuse of adults and children. In Marin County that means assuring undocumented victims that they should report too abuse too. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Release the report protests around the Bay
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Protests were held in Oakland and San Rafael Thursday, nearly two weeks after special prosecutor Mueller's team delivered its report on President Trump and his 2016 campaign. They are newly energized in their call for a more complete release of the Mueller report. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Residents want Dixie School District name changed, say it's a nod to Confederacy
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A battle is set to heat up�over the name of a North Bay school District. A group of residents and concerned citizens want the Dixie School District in Marin County to change its name. They claim the name was actually a nod to the Confederacy. KTVU's Andre Senior reports.